Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

News by Elad Benari

U.S. Approves New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Congress passes new package of sanctions punishing banks and insurance companies that help Tehran.

U.S. Approves New Sanctions on Iran

Hamas Outraged Over PA Official's Auschwitz Visit

A visit to Auschwitz by an advisor to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has sparked outrage among Hamas terrorists.

Hamas Outraged Over PA Official's Auschwitz Visit

Army Radio Undeterred by Anarchists

A live broadcast on Army Radio from Susya, near Hevron, went ahead as scheduled despite attempts by leftist anarchists to stop it.

Army Radio Undeterred by Anarchists

Israeli Tennis Players Make History in London

Israeli tennis players Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich beat world champion Roger Federer and his partner in London, advance to quarterfinals.

Israeli Tennis Players Make History in London

Report: Syrian Rebels Acquire Missiles

News report says rebels fighting to depose Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad have acquired a small supply of surface-to-air missiles.

Report: Syrian Rebels Acquire Missiles

UN General Assembly to Discuss Syria Crisis

UN General Assembly to meet on Syria, vote on a resolution that condemns the Security Council for failing to take action against Damascus.

UN General Assembly to Discuss Syria Crisis

Delhi Police Charge Muslim Journalist in Attack

Delhi Police indict Indian journalist of conspiring with foreign elements in the terror attack on an Israeli diplomat's car.

Delhi Police Charge Muslim Journalist in Attack

PA, Israel Sign Agreements on Taxes, Goods

Finance Minister Steinitz and PA Prime Minister Fayyad agree on arrangements regarding taxation and the transfer of goods.

PA, Israel Sign Agreements on Taxes, Goods

Obama's New Sanctions Target Banks that Help Iran

President Barack Obama announces new U.S. sanctions against foreign banks that help Iran sell its oil.

Obama's New Sanctions Target Banks that Help Iran

Egypt Denies Morsi Sent a Letter to Peres

Egypt denies reports that President Mohammed Morsi sent a letter to Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres.

Egypt Denies Morsi Sent a Letter to Peres

Netanyahu: I Won't Let Iran Destroy Us

Prime Minister Netanyahu in interviews to major television channels: Iran is making atomic bombs to destroy us. I won't let that happen.

Netanyahu: I Won't Let Iran Destroy Us

2 Israelis Wounded in Samaria Terror Attack

Two Israelis lightly wounded after a vehicle was attacked by Arabs near the Yitzhar junction in Samaria.

2 Israelis Wounded in Samaria Terror Attack

Last Survivor of 1942 Auschwitz Escape Passes Away

August Kowalczyk, the last remaining survivor from a group of prisoners who escaped Auschwitz in 1942, passes away at 90.

Last Survivor of 1942 Auschwitz Escape Passes Away

U.S. Lawmakers Reach Deal on New Iran Sanctions

U.S. lawmakers reach a compromise on new sanctions that will add additional pressure on countries that purchase Iranian oil.

U.S. Lawmakers Reach Deal on New Iran Sanctions

PA Officials Destroy 'Settlement' Products

PA inspectors have confiscated and destroyed 148.2 kg of products that were made in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

PA Officials Destroy 'Settlement' Products

Egyptian Group Warns: Hamas is Dangerous

The Justice and Development Organization for Human Rights in Egypt calls to release Gaza from under the rule of Hamas.

Egyptian Group Warns: Hamas is Dangerous

No Injuries as IDF Force Attacked with Mortars

Terrorists fired five mortar shells at an IDF force operating near central Gaza on Monday. No one was hurt.

No Injuries as IDF Force Attacked with Mortars

Jerusalem: Arabs Attack Students with Belts

One yeshiva student needed to be hospitalized after Arabs attacked a group of students and hit them with belts over Shabbat.

Jerusalem: Arabs Attack Students with Belts

Romney Supports Two-State Solution

Romney says he supports a two-state solution with the starting point on borders to be “decided by the parties involved.”

Romney Supports Two-State Solution

Austrian Justice Ministry Okays Circumcision

Austria's Justice Minister says doctors are legally allowed to perform circumcisions, after a local governor instructs to stop them.

Austrian Justice Ministry Okays Circumcision

Fayyad: We've Never Been More Marginalized

PA PM Salam Fayyad says "the Palestinian cause" has never been more marginalized, attacks Israel for building in Judea and Samaria.

Fayyad: We've Never Been More Marginalized

Syria's Foreign Minister Blames Israel for Unrest

Syria’s Foreign Minister and his Iranian counterpart accuse Israel of plotting to overthrow the regime of Syrian President Assad.

Syria's Foreign Minister Blames Israel for Unrest

Egyptian Businessmen Present: 'Sharia Tourism'

In what appears to be another expression of the strengthening of Islam in Egypt, a new initiative encourages “sharia tourism.”

Egyptian Businessmen Present: 'Sharia Tourism'

Shas to Oppose Netanyahu's New Economic Measures

Shas chairman Eli Yishai says his party's ministers will oppose the economic measures to be presented for approval on Monday.

Shas to Oppose Netanyahu's New Economic Measures

Romney-Peres Meeting Centers on Iran

Iran’s controversial nuclear program at the center of a meeting between Mitt Romney and President Shimon Peres.

Romney-Peres Meeting Centers on Iran

Syrian Army Declares Victory in Damascus

Government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declares victory in Damascus and pounds rebels in Aleppo.

Syrian Army Declares Victory in Damascus

Rabbi Gold Strengthens Participants of March

Educator and author Rabbi Shalom Gold encourages participants in Tisha B'Av march to fight for the Temple Mount.

Rabbi Gold Strengthens Participants of March

Slovakia's Jews Call to Extradite Nazi

Slovakia's Jewish community calls for Laszlo Csatary, who was detained in Hungary, to stand trial on Slovak soil.

Slovakia's Jews Call to Extradite Nazi

Woman Lightly Injured in Sabbath Rocket Attack

An Israeli woman suffered physical injuries after terrorists fired four rockets on the city of Sderot during Shabbat.

Woman Lightly Injured in Sabbath Rocket Attack

'May Nasrallah Never See the Light of Day'

Karnit Goldwasser, widow of Ehud who was kidnapped and murdered by Hizbullah terrorists, attacks the terror group.

'May Nasrallah Never See the Light of Day'

Identity of Bulgaria Terrorist Remains a Mystery

The identity of the terrorist who blew himself up near a bus carrying Israeli tourists in Bulgaria remains a mystery.

Identity of Bulgaria Terrorist Remains a Mystery

Hizbullah Places Itself at Assad's Disposal

The Hizbullah terror group affirms its allegiance to Syria, offers to place itself at President Bashar Assad’s disposal.

Hizbullah Places Itself at Assad's Disposal

NYC Councilman Halloran Stresses Support for Yesha

NYC Councilman Dan Halloran, who is running for Congress, meets representatives from the World Committee for the Land of Israel.

NYC Councilman Halloran Stresses Support for Yesha

Defected Syria General Meets Turkey's FM

Brigadier General Manaf Tlas, one of the most senior defectors from Assad's rule, says he will try to help unite Syria's opposition.

Defected Syria General Meets Turkey's FM

Morsi Meets Haniyeh, Won't Promise to Open Border

Gaza’s Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh meets Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. Visit signals a shift in Cairo's stance toward Hamas.

Morsi Meets Haniyeh, Won't Promise to Open Border

Panetta to Visit Egypt and Israel Next Week

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will meet Egypt's new President Mohammed Morsi and also stop for a visit in Israel.

Panetta to Visit Egypt and Israel Next Week

U.S. Concerned Over Impending Aleppo Massacre

U.S. says it is concerned that Assad's forces are planning a massacre in Aleppo, but rules out military intervention in the conflict.

U.S. Concerned Over Impending Aleppo Massacre

Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Agree on Israeli F-35s

Pentagon, Lockheed Martin agree to enhance electronic warfare equipment on the F-35 jet and integrate Israeli-unique systems.

Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Agree on Israeli F-35s

MK Zoabi: Israeli Occupation Caused Terror Attack

MK Hanin Zoabi: Israel trying to hide the murders of Arabs it committed; Bulgaria attack because of the "occupation."

MK Zoabi: Israeli Occupation Caused Terror Attack

In Response to BBC: Olympic Team Salutes Jerusalem

Israel’s Olympic team responds to the BBC’s assertion that Jerusalem is not Israel’s capital in a special video.

In Response to BBC: Olympic Team Salutes Jerusalem